Background Mastectomy is the first-line treatment approach for more than 90% of breast
cancer patients. The numerous physical impairments associated with this surgical procedure …

Purpose The study aim was to develop a mobile application (app) supported by user
preferences to optimise self-management of arm and shoulder exercises for upper-limb …

We attempted to determine the feasibility of studying prehabilitation exercises to improve
shoulder pain and abduction range of motion (ROM) after breast cancer surgery. We …

Importance Recovery of shoulder function following breast cancer surgery is crucial for
physical functioning and quality of life. While early implementation of shoulder rehabilitation …

Background An important complication following mastectomy is seroma formation. Quilting,
in which skin flaps are sutured to the underlying muscle, is reported to reduce seroma …

Background This study assessed the impact that free range-of-motion (ROM) upper limb
exercises 15 or 30 days after mastectomy and immediate implant-based reconstruction has …

Gynecological malignancies, such as ovarian cancers, cervical cancers, and endometrial
cancers, have a significant global impact. Women with gynecologic malignancies may …

Purpose The goal of this study is to evaluate the influence of shoulder exercises with
restricted amplitude movement (RAM) or free amplitude movement (FAM) performed from …

Objective: The objective is to evaluate the effect of limiting shoulder range of motion (ROM)
for 15 or 30 days on surgical complications and on shoulder ROM, pain, and upper limb …

Purpose/aim: Modified radical mastectomy is the standard surgery for breast cancer in
developing countries. However, seroma formation regarded as the most frequent …